Vacancies

Deputy Housemistress

From January 2025

Godstowe School is an independent day and boarding school for girls age 3 to 13. We have approximately 400 girls with a community of about 100 boarders from the UK as well as other countries around the world, adding an important international and multicultural dimension to the school. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and patient Deputy Housemistress for one of our 3 boarding houses. Under the leadership of the Head of Boarding and the Housemistresses, the Deputy Housemistress will have the ability to relate to girls aged 7 to 13 and will share in the pastoral responsibility and well-being of girls outside of school curriculum time.  The successful candidate will be expected to take full responsibility when the Housemistress is off duty.

The position would suit someone with experience of working with children, preferably in a boarding environment in an independent school, and will require teamwork, flexibility, compassion, resilience and a good sense of humour.  

The ethos of boarding at Godstowe is to provide a home-from-home feel and that of a large extended family. Every boarder is encouraged to develop their full potential in all areas of life. Our aim is for all our girls to grow up as confident, happy and successful individuals. One of the many strengths of boarding at Godstowe includes the extensive Co-Curricular programme. As a non-selective school, Godstowe is thriving in terms of examination results, enrichment, art, musical and sporting achievement.

This is a full-time residential position during term time and duties will primarily be based in the boarding house.  The School offers competitive remuneration with all meals provided during term-time.  The Deputy Housemistress lives in the boarding house in a single room with en-suite, and this accommodation is available to the post holder throughout term and time also during holidays, if desired.

To apply for this position please read our Safeguarding and Recruitment policies and complete our application form and send it, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Ms Kate Bailey.

The full job description can be viewed below.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Applications can be submitted via email to [email protected]

Alternatively, applications can be submitted by post to: Godstowe Preparatory School, Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR

Closing date: 8am on Tuesday 26th November 2024.

Interviews will take place shortly after.

There is a genuine occupational requirement (as defined by Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010) for the postholder to be female. Accordingly, this post is open to women only.

Godstowe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Minibus Driver 

Working Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 3 hours AM (6am to 9am) and 3 hours PM (4pm to 7pm), term time only.

Salary: £22,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible from 2nd December 

Godstowe Preparatory School is a thriving independent day and boarding preparatory school with a rich history of academic excellence. Our commitment to providing a holistic and inclusive education has been the cornerstone of our success. The School has a 12-acre parkland site on the northern outskirts of High Wycombe. The School comprises a number of buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, as well as brand-new purpose-built facilities, such as our 25m four lane indoor swimming pool.

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join our team of minibus drivers principally providing picking-up and dropping-off services for pupils on established routes, but also for transporting pupils to sports fixtures and other School activities.

The school will require flexibility with working hours subject to changes in bus route times and locations of stops as and when required by the school.

You will be required to be able to do basic vehicle maintenance checks and fill out legal documentation to demonstrate your vehicle is fit for purpose. You will also be required to undergo a driver training session with a qualified instructor to demonstrate your ability to drive our vehicles.

A clean driving licence is essential. Previous experience in a similar setting and understanding of Health & Safety requirements are desirable. The position comes with free parking, a uniform and staff training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and anyone applying to work with us is expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure is required for the successful candidate.

If you are ready for a challenge, have a good sense of humour and enjoy contributing to a team effort, we want to hear from you.

Visits to the school prior to interview are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or if you would like more information about the role, please contact us at: [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

How to Apply:

Please download the Application Form at: https://www.godstowe.org/our-community/vacancies and having done so send it to: [email protected]

Closing date: 8am on Friday 15th November 2024.

Interviews will take place shortly after.

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to connect us at [email protected]

Godstowe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post, along with pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Evening Cleaner

Start Date: As soon as possible from 2nd December 

Godstowe School is seeking two reliable, enthusiastic and hard-working individuals to join our busy team as cleaners to work evenings, Monday to Friday, during the school terms.

Our cleaners maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. This role requires duties such as vacuuming, dusting and cleaning of washroom areas, toilets, classrooms and offices etc. See the Job Description below for further details.

Experience with and knowledge of cleaning materials and equipment is essential. The position comes with free parking, uniform, and staff training courses. Please note you must be able to demonstrate a basic level of computer literacy to be able to complete your computer-based induction training and development. You must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of written and verbal English to communicate within the school environment.

Salary £11.46 per hour.

Hours: 15 hours per week (17:00-20:00) term time only. 

Closing date: 8am on Friday 15th November 2024.

Interviews will take place shortly after.

Please note that the School reserves the right to interview on receipt of applications and to appoint prior to the deadline, so early application is recommended.

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